I’m at a crossroads with my job
- Tuesday, October 11th, 2011 at 2:41 PM
I am a 30-year-old young man in a dilemma, I recently did a job interview for a job and I believe am going to get the job but the thing is I was recently sent home for a week from my job and I want to know if I should stay or leave?
What I did was my fault. I’m back at work and the atmosphere does not seem the same. I do not if I should stay to redeem myself or leave on that sour note. I know jobs are hard to find and times are hard but I do not know if the opportunity will come around again. I really need your assistance Bella.
Sincerely Dilemma
Dilemma,
I wouldn’t exactly define your situation as a dilemma, but I understand the difficulty in the decision you now face.
There’s an old saying, “Never give away the certain for the uncertain”. Until you confirm in writing that you have been offered the new job then you must remain in your current job.
Workplace dynamics usually change after events which result in a suspension, but i suggest that you ignore the negative reactions you may be receiving from others and just remain focused on the task at hand.
Leaving on a “sour note” is never usually a good thing; however, if you get the new job I would encourage you to take it. Remaining in a frustrating work environment is not healthy.
I further suggest that before you leave you should make it abundantly clear that you are sorry for what took place.
Bella
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If you are related to Donald Trump than I suggest that you quit your job and stay home. If you are like the rest of us working poor living from paycheck to paycheck than you should remain in your current job until you find another job. I don’t know where you are living, but just incase no one has told you the economy is terrible and the unemployment rate is above the national level. Only a fool would leave a secure for an insecure. What ever you have done on your job couldn’t be that horrible unless it was theft or sexual harrasment.Don’t bite the hand that feeds you. A bird in the hand is worth two in the bush.
Kiro want to read “Dear Bella, I breed 2 girls one time and I don’t want to claim any of them because I need my freedom”
LOL U GOT DAT RIGHT
dats anything to write bella for….?
Your a fool. if someone needs help there is nothing wrong in seeking advice. No matter what the issue. I say, bravo to the young man for asking. Better than to be the fool and quit, only to find himself without a job offer or a paycheck.
To the man seeking advice. Do as what Bella suggested. Remain in the job where you are as it is a sure thing. If need be, then seek employment elsewhere. There is never anything wrong with that. In the meantime, do your best to make things right where you are. Swallow your pride if you must and focus on doing a good job. Too often we worry about what others think, when they haven’t given us more than a fleeting thought because they have problems and stresses of their own. Make amends. Apologize if you must, and ask for others to focus on the future. Be a mature adult and handle it.
Remember too that your past will always follow you into the future. This job will always be on your resume. Employers know that no one is perfect but they seek respectful, hard working, honest, and ambitious persons to work for them. It is best to take care of whatever the situation was in a responsible manner and be able to discuss this issue if the need arises in interviews in your future. People will respect you more for trying to right a wrong and recognizing that the “fit” wasn’t right and taking the initiative to seek new employment but not bailing on yourself or your current employee. Also, employers will always ask about breaks between employment. All in all, you’re far better ahead to take your lumps in the time being. Who knows, maybe you’ll find things blow over and your employer and coworkers see you in a new light making you feel a part of the culture.You may end up wanting to remain right where you are.
Good luck!
Bella only for stupidness no???????? Of course this is something to write for, it’s called advice. Strupppppppeeeeesssss. I swear people only come on here to look for crap or meleeee.
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